Dip bucket



Dec. 10, 1935.

c. E. BULLARD 2,023,399

DIP BUCKET Filed April 4, 1955 Patented Dec. 10, 1935 UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE 7 Claims.

My invention relates to metallic receptacles, and has reference to such a receptacle peculiarly adapted for use in the turpentine industry, for collecting the crude gum atV the tree.

An important object of the invention is to provide a receptacle, commonly known as a dip bucket, so constructed that the operator may conveniently ll the same from the cup and scrape the dip spoon or implement.

A further object of the invention is to provide a dip bucket which may be conveniently carried by the operator without the gum passing to the clothing. f

A further object o f the invention is to provide adjustable means to regulate the points of attachment of the handle to the bucket vso that the bucket will assume different inclined positions when suspended by the handle.

Other objects and advantages of the invention will be apparent during the course of the following description.

In the accompanying drawing forming a part of this application and in which like numerals are employed to designate like parts throughout the same,

Figure 1 is a perspective View of a dip bucket embodying my invention, the handle being raised,

Figure 2 is a plan View of the same, the handle being lowered,

Figure 3 is a transverse vertical section taken on line 3 3 of Figure 2, l

Figure 4 is a perspective view o f a modied form of the invention, and,

Figure 5 is a detailed section taken on line 5-5 of Figure 4.

Attention being called iirst to Figures 1 to 3, inclusive, the numeral I0 designates the body portion of a receptacle or bucket, which is preferably elliptical in horizontal cross section, and is formed of sheet metal of a suitable gauge. This receptacle or bucket includes a bottom II, also formed of sheet metal, and the meeting edges of the body portion I0 and bottom I I may be united to form ya liquid-tight joint, by any suitable means, the same being shown as spun or rolled to provide a rounded bead I2. If desired, the body portion I 0 may be stiffened by means of horizontal ribs I3, spun thereon.

The body portion I0 of the bucket has one side A thereof, at the top of the same, cut away, providing upstanding shoulders I4, disposed in substantial alignment with the central longitudinal axis of the bucket. These shoulders provide an upperL side extension I 5, terminating at an elevation substantially abovethe top of the opposite side of the bucket. The top of the low side A of the bucket determines the maximum capacity of the bucket, and when lled, the upper extension I5, being arranged next to the operator will prevent the gum from running over, wasting, or 5 passing upon the clothing of the operator.

The body portion I0 of the bucket or receptacle is preferably formed of light gauge sheet metal so that the receptacle will be suitably light, and I reinforce the outer side of the body portion I6 l0 by relatively stii wear or strap irons I 6, attached thereto by rivets or the like. The lower ends of these strap irons are bent to form loops I8, engaging about the bead I2, as shown. These wear or strap irons I6 protect the body portion of the bucket, when the same is being dumped into a barrel, as is customary.

As shown in Figures 1 to 4, inclusive, the numeral i8 designates a horizontally arranged reinforcing element or strap iron, disposed adja- 20 cent to and beneath the edge I9 of the outer side A of the body portion I0. The strap iron I8 is secured to this outside by rivets 20 or the like, while the edge I9 is preferably bent or rolled over the strap iron I8', as shown. This rolled edge 25 I9 covers any space occurring between the strap iron I 8 and the side of the body portion I0, whereby the gum scraped from the spoon will not pass between the strap I8' and body portion I0, but will be guided into the bucket. The exten- 3o sion I5 upon the inner side of the bucket preferably has its upper edge rolled inwardly upon itself, as shown.

The numeral 2| designates a pair of handle attaching straps or bars, arranged upon the outer surface of the body portion IU at its edges or ends, and extending throughout the major portion of the length of the body portion. These handle attaching straps or bars are preferably vertically inclined, and are attached to the body 40 portion I0 by rivets 22 and 23. The lower rivets 23 are preferably arranged in a plane extending through substantially the central longitudinal axis of the bucket, while the upper rivets are disposed inwardly of this plane, whereby the straps 45 or bars 2| are vertically inclined, as stated, and these straps incline upwardly in an inward direction toward the operator. The numeral 24 designates a handle, as a whole, comprising a U-shaped strap iron member 25, having sides 26, pivoted at 21 to the upper ends of the attaching straps 2|, such attaching straps projecting above the top extension I5, as shown. A hand grip 28, preferably formed of wood, is arranged within the 55 strap iron handle 25 and attached thereto by rivets 29 or the like.

In the use of this form of dip bucket, when the operator is carrying the same, the handle 24 is in the upper position and is gripped by the operator so that the upper extension I5 is arranged next to the operator. Since the straps 2l are inclined vertically in an upward direction toward the operator, the handle 24 is attached to the body portion of the bucket inwardly of its central longitudinal axis, and this causes the handle to suspend the bucket in an inclined position, caused by the inclination of the straps 2 I. When the bucket is suspended by the handle, when loaded, the straps 2| hang vertically, and the bucket is slightly inclined upon its longitudinal axis. This promotes the convenience with which the bucket may be carried, and when the bucket rests against the leg of the operator, it will contact with the leg throughout the major portion of its length, thus preventing the same from inconveniencing the operator, which would occur with the upper end only of the upper extension engaging with the leg. When the contents of the bucket is dumped into the usual barrel, the o'perator holds the handle 24 and also grasps the bottom of the bucket and should the outer side of the bucket contact with the barrel, the wear bars or straps I5 will properly protect the same. In filling the bucket, the handle 24 is swung to the horizontal position, Figiue 2, and is out o'f the way, resting upon the top of the upper extension I5, whereby the dip cup may have its contents emptied in the bucket and the dip spoon scraped upon the edge I9.

In Figures 4 and 5, the modified form of bucket is sho'wn as provided with a horizontal reinforcing metal strap 3G, attached to the outer side A of the body portion I0, by rivets 3 I. The strap 30 extends entirely around the body portion I0 and has its free ends adjustably connected by a bolt 32. The edge I9 is bent over the front side portion of the strap 3D, as shown, while the rear portion of this strap is preferably free from attachment with the rear side of the bucket, but engages therewith.

The numeral 33 designates a handle identical with the handle 24 and pivotally connected at 34 with adjustable handle attaching straps 35, disposed upon the opposite ends of edges of the bucket. At their lower ends, these attaching straps are pivotally connected with the body portion I0, by rivets 36, or the like, preferably arranged in alignment with the central longitudinal axis of the bucket. The straps 35 extend inwardly of the horizontal reinforcing strap 3U, and have portions thereof provided with vertical serrations 31, to interlock with vertical serratio'ns 38, formed upon the inner face of the horizontal strap 30. It is thus seen that the straps 35 may be angularly adjusted, within limits, and clamped in the selected adjusted position, by manipulation of the bolt 32. The straps 35 are vertically inclined and extend inwardly in an upward direction toward the operator, to tilt the bucket upon its longitudinal axis, when suspended by the handle, the bucket being inclined inwardly in a downward direction toward the operator, and the degree of inclination of the bucket will be regulated by adjusting the inclination of the straps 35. The purpose of this adjustment is to meet the needs of the individual operator, some of whom prefer that the bucket be suspended almost vertically, while others pre-` of the 'I model Ford automobile, such tank being 5 cut down to produce the body portion. This tank is elliptical in horizontal cross section, which is the preferred shape of the bucket, but the invention is not necessarily restricted to this shape,

as the same may be round, square, etc. l0

It is to be understood that the forms of my invention herewith shown and described are to be taken as preferred examples of the same, and that various changes in the shape, size and arrangement of parts may be resorted to without l5 departing from the spirit of my invention or the scopeof the subjoined claims.

Having thus described my invention, I claim:

1. A crude gum dip bucket for use in the turpentine industry, comprising a body portion 2 which is generally vertically arranged when being filled and is substantially elliptical in horizontal cross section and having an inner side to be arranged next to the operator, the inner side extending above the top of the outer side for a substantial distance to provide a guard to prevent the contents of the bucket passing to the clothes of the operator, and a handle pivotally connected with the upper end of the body portion and extending longitudinally of the longitudinal axis of 3 the ellipse, said handle being of such shape and size that it is adapted to be swung down to an out of the way position upon the top of the guard whereby the downward movement of the handle beyond substantially the horizontal is prevented and the handle is retained in a position above the body portion.

2. A crude gum dip bucket for use in the turpentine industry, comprising a body portion which is generally vertically arranged when being lled 40 and having an inner side to be arranged next to the operator, the inner side extending above the top of the outer side for a substantial distance to provide a guard, handle attaching straps arranged upon the body portion between the inner 4 and outer sides, the guard extending from a point at one strap to a point at the other strap, secured thereto and extending longitudinally thereof to the top of the body portion, a handle pivotally connected with the upper ends of the straps, a horizontal wear strap secured to the outer side adjacent to its upper end, and vertical wear straps secured to the outer surface of the outer side.

3. A crude gum dip bucket for use in the turpentine industry, comprising a body portion, oppositely arranged straps pivotally connected with the body portion and extending longitudinally thereof to the top of the body portion so that the straps are angularly adjustable to inclined posic tions, means to lock the straps in the selected adjusted position, and a handle pivotally connected with the upper ends of the straps.

4. A crude gum dip bucket for use in the turpentine industry, comprising a body portion hav- 6 ing an inner side projecting above the outer side for a substantial distance to form a guard, a horizontal strap attached to the outer side adjacent to its upper end and extending about the inner side, oppositely arranged attaching straps extending longitudinally of the body portion and pivotally connected therewith and having their upper portions arranged inwardly of the horizontal strap, the attaching straps being angularly adjustable, adjustable means connecting the ends of 76 the horizontal strap so that the horizontal strap will clamp the attaching straps in the selected adjusted position, anda handle pivotally connected with the upper ends of the attaching straps.

5. A crude gum dip bucket for use in the turpentin'e industry, comprising a body portion which is generally vertically arranged when being lled, said body portion having an outer side and an inner side to be arranged next to the operator when the bucket is being carried by the operator, the inner side as such extending above the top of the outer side for a substantial distance to p-rovide a guard arranged next to the operator and extending throughout substantially one-half of the horizontal cross-sectional area of the body portion to prevent the contents or the bucket passing to the clothes of the operator, and a handle pivotally connected With the upper end of the body portion and being of such a shape and size with respect tothe body portion that the handle may be swung to an outoithe-way position away from the outer side and be supported upon the top of the inner side whereby the handle -Will remain v which is substantially elliptical in horizontal cross-section for providing inner and outer sides curved in horizontal section, the inner side which is arranged next to the operator being extended above the outer side for a substantial distance providing a curved guard to prevent the passagey of the contents of the bucket to the clothes of the operator, the curved guard extending throughout substantiallyone-half of the periphery of the body portion, the upper edge of the outer curved side being adapted to serve as a scraping surface for the dip spoon or the like, and a handle connected with the upper end of the body portion an-d extending longitudinally of the longitudinal axis of the ellipse of the body portion.

7. A crude gum dip bucket for use in the turpentine industry, comprising a body portion which is substantially elliptical in horizontal cross-section for providing inner and outer sides curved in horizontal section, the inner side which is arranged next to the operator being extended above the outer side for a substantial distance providing a curved guard to prevent the passage of the contents of the bucket to the clothes of the operator, the curved guard extending throughout substantially one-half of the periphery of the body portion, the upper edge of the outer curved side being adapted to serve as a scraping surface for the dip spoon or the like, and a handle connected with the upper end of the body portion.

CLAUDE E. BULLARD. 

